AFCON 2025 final: further sanctions until the 2026 World Cup?

Africa 29 January 2026 at 09:21

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AFCON 2025 final: further sanctions until the 2026 World Cup?

CAF has made its decision regarding sanctions against Senegal and Morocco following the incidents in the AFCON 2025 final. Could these penalties extend to the 2026 World Cup?

Days after the heated AFCON 2025 final won by Senegal over Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered its disciplinary verdict, handing out heavy sanctions to both sides.

The head coach and several players have been suspended. But the main question concerning the 2026 World Cup was whether these penalties would apply to international matches outside of CAF jurisdiction. That answer has now become clear in the last few hours.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: CAF Disciplinary Board imposes sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).

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Indeed, the suspensions apply exclusively to competitions organized by CAF and will have no impact on the 2026 World Cup.

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